Gleanings from Orthodox Christian Authors and the Holy Fathers

offenses

2 Entries

Even if thy soul should suffer somewhat from an offense, keep the sorrow
within thyself. For it is said: "Within me my heart is troubled" (Psalm 142:4),
that is, the passion has not come out, but has been humbled like a wave that has
broken up on the shore. Calm thy raging heart. Let thy passions be ashamed at the
presence of reason in thee, as playful children are ashamed before a man
ommanding respect. St. Basil the Great

If thou, being offended by anything, dost sense that grief and wrath have seized
thee, preserve silence, and say naught until unceasing prayer pacifies thine
heart. Venerable Ammon of Nitria